Posts by Latisha Johnson — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Where DC could install public restrooms
DC announces proposed locations for public bathrooms. Maryland Democrats want to knit together communities separated by highways. Nine sidewalk engineering studies approved in Vienna. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The state of our air is… not particularly sound, according to an air quality ranking
Our region is slipping in air quality rankings. Montgomery County soliciting permit bill proponents say goal is to “advance Vision Zero.” Mountain bikers still can’t use Arlington’s dirt trails. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Oversight of Maryland public-private partnerships falls through for a third time
Maryland P3 oversight bill fails to pass for third time. Details emerge about a fare-free DASH system proposal. DC statehood bill moves to the House floor. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Anticipating crowds, Georgetown is making more walking room with deck panel sidewalk extension
Georgetown is expanding its sidewalks. Maryland police reform heads to the governor’s desk. An ode to National’s cursed gate. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Here’s how planners say Alexandria can ensure Arlandria is affordable
Planners make affordability recommendations for Arlandria. Langley Park renters fight back against landlord neglect. Biden’s infrastructure plan would expand federal government funding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Details emerge about the plan to create a unified regional rail network
One regional rail system. Ward 8’s mobile grocery store. Fairfax County’s 40-year-old zoning code gets an update. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Construction on the 16th Street bus lane has finally begun
16th Street bus lane construction begins in DC. 140 hate incidents against Asian Americans reported across the region. Montgomery County moves forward with mass vaccination site. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A first peek at what the WMATA headquarters redevelopment could look like
Vision for Metro’s DC headquarters redevelopment revealed. Can Montgomery County officials slow down coronavirus reopening? They’re not sure. Dominion Hills Mansion in Arlington takes a step toward demolition. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: An I-270 monorail is ‘viable.’ But what would it accomplish?
I-270 monorail is “viable” but will not reduce traffic. Arlington rents rise for the first time since pandemic began. Billions of federal dollars earmarked for transportation projects left unspent. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Does bias impact police response to protests? A DC bill would require a study
DC legislation would study police response to protests. Senators criticize Hogan for cancelling Baltimore’s Red Line. Amendment to force Metro to rename station dropped. Keep reading…